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February 24, 2023Tracy's Trail Ahead
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Dear 4-H Families & Friends,
Friday, February 24th is my last day with Extension Dodge County. I accepted a position with the Wisconsin Chapter of The Nature Conservancy serving as their People & Operations Manager. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with 4-H youth, families, and volunteers in Dodge County Extension for the past 10 years.
I have enjoyed working togther with our Extension team in service of program delivery and education to the youth and families in Dodge County. Our 4-H members and volunteers have a talent in making others feel valued and appreciated. YOU have made me feel valued and appreciated over the years. Dodge County 4-H families and volunteers are good folks, and I'm confident you will give the next person in this position all the love, fun, and grace that was given to me during my time here in Dodge County Extension.
4-H program educators and county staff are here to assist you as Dodge County transitions to hiring this position. Please direct your questions to Marie Witzel (Positive Youth Development Educator) at marie.witzel@wisc.edu or Ellen Bohn (4-H Program at ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us or Laure Deir(Program Support Staff) at ldei@co.dodge.wi.us
See you again!
Tracy Malterer, Extension Liaison & Program Support
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Club HappeningsHyland Prairie (Vivian Lichty) It was decided to make Valentines for Green Valley Enterprises, at the February meeting. After the meeting, we bagged up in bulk all the grocery bags the group sorted before the meeting for Loaves and Fishes.
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February 25 Family Learning Day EXTRAS!Come ready to shop at the 4-H Pop Up Shop at the February 25 Family Learning Day at Dodgeland School! Most items are $1 - $5 in price.
Lunch Concessions hosted by Juneau Victorians 4-H Club will be also be available!
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Register for March Family Learning Day!The second Family Learning Day will be held on March 25, 2023 at Dodgeland School. Payment must accompany registration with form via U.S. mail. No online registration sales.
*Mail registration and payment to: Dodge County 4-H c/o Extension Dodge County, 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 10, 2023
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Registration OPEN for Tri-County 4-H Camp Grades 3-6
While the weather outside may be frightful, it is a good time to start thinking about summer! Summer brings the return of in-person Summer 4-H Camp. We will be camping at Camp Lakota in Wautoma on June 14-17 with 4-Hers from Columbia and Sauk Counties. Registration for 4-H Summer Camp for grades 3-6 IS OPEN! Register for Summer 4-H Camp 4HOnline for more information. You can check out Camp Lakotah, on their website at https://camplakotah.com/
Registration is DUE April 1st. Please make the check payable to: Dodge County 4-H and mail to 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039
Contact Marie Witzel, 4-H Youth Development Educator at marie.witzel@wisc.edu or 920-386-3790 with questions.
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4-H Demonstration Contest
Thursday, March 30 – 6:30 PM
Dodge County Administration Building
127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WIDemonstrations are more showing and doing. Illustrated Talks rely more on charts, pictures, and description. For topic ideas, check with your general leader or the 4-H Office.
Many 4-H'ers have given brief demonstrations or talks at 4-H meetings. Just polish up the presentation. Please, no product labels.
Divisions and Time Guidelines
Grade 5K-2 5 minutes or less
Grades 3-4-5-6 6 minutes or less
Grades 7-8-9 5-8 minutes
Grades 10 & up 5-8 minutes
There is no minimum time limit for grades 1-6, but at least 4 minutes is suggested. Participants will be judged on: clear, pleasant voice/self-confidence, enthusiasm/poise, appearance/posture, appropriate introduction, accurate information, visual aids, orderly progression, summarization, adequate preparation, interesting subject, and purpose accomplished. Easels will be provided.
Team Demonstrations (two members) may also be given. In a team demonstration the grade division is that of the older member. The older member also determines time guidelines.
- Participants will be scheduled by grade to give demonstrations.
- Top demonstrators in each grade group will be selected.
- Upon completion of the contest, ribbons will be awarded and top demonstrators will be announced.
- No reminder letters are sent!
If unable to attend after registering, you are expected to call the Extension office at 920-386-3790.
Sign up in 4HOnline.com
DEADLINE: March 23, 2023
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4-H Scholarships Open!
Dodge County 4-H offers a variety of scholarships to 4-H'ers in 12th grade or alumni enrolled or will be enrolled in a post-secondary education. Check it out!
- Patricia Hahn Dodge County 4-H Legacy Scholarship Due March 1, 2023
- Dodge County 4-H Youth & Alumni Scholarship Due March 1, 2023
- Dodge County 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship Due March 1, 2023
- Esther Haase Menn 4-H Memorial Scholarship 2023 Due March 1, 2023
- Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Committee Scholarship Due March 1, 2023
- Kuhlman Family Dairy Promotion Scholarship (PDF) Due March 31, 2023
- WI 4-H Foundation Scholarship Due March 15, 2023
- WI Rural Opportunities Foundation DUE March 1, 2023
- HCE Scholarship DUE April 1, 2023
- WI Towns Association Scholarship Competition Due May 26, 2023
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Dodge County Master Gardener Scholarship
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association will award a scholarship totaling $1,000 to a graduating high school senior living in Dodge County, who is planning a career in some area of horticulture. Careers may include, but are not limited to horticulture, plant science, soil science, agriculture, environmental science, landscaping, forestry, science education. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winning applicant after the recipient provides or sends a copy of proof of receipt for payment of tuition from the college bursar’s office. Deadline: April 1, 2023.
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Trivia Night 2023Trivia Night is fast approaching us. Do you have your Trivia Night checklist completed?
- Livestock Exhibitors – did you send your photo’s into mastrivianight@yahoo.com to be on the power point
- Livestock Exhibitors – did you seek out any donations for door prizes or raffle items?
Do you have your teams signed up? REGISTRATION FORMS HERE
Thanks to all the Exhibitors and Parents that have reached out with prizes and or offered to help. Your continued support is appreciated.
Prizes have started to come in so far we have many gift cards and a few gift baskets. We also have 2 halves of a hog that will be raffled off. If you would like to drop off your door prizes or raffle items, we will be at Family Learning day on February 25th. Look for Sandy.
If anyone ordered there MAS Trivia Night t-shirt Sandy will have them at Family Learning day also.
Any questions please contact Eric Salmi at either 920-988-1817 or mastrivianight@yahoo.com
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Introducing the 2023 Summer Academy!
Wisconsin 4-H and UW-Madison Extension are excited to announce a new student opportunity: the Summer Academy!
This program is open to any 4-Hers in grades 7-10 and will be held from June 19-22, 2023 on the UW-Madison campus. Students will be able to experience life in a residence hall, with the chance to build lifelong friendships with other students from across Wisconsin.
The theme of the inaugural Summer Academy is “Exploring Your WHY,” with the goal of providing students the resources to discover pathways to their futures. There will be chances to learn about higher education from UW-Madison and Madison College, as well as career discovery and networking opportunities.
Students will be able to choose from 7 SPARK tracks to learn what it takes to have a career or hobby in a field that fits them the best. These tracks are:
- Arts & Communication
- Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Agriculture & Animal Science
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- Human Services (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health)
- Construction & Trades
- Hospitality Management & Culinary Science
During the event, there will also be fun activities and entertainment from the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council, the Wisconsin 4-H Drama Company, and more!
Registration opens in April, keep an eye on this page for more information to come! We can’t wait to see 4-Hers from all of your counties this June!
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Dodge County 4-H Member Experience Applications Summer Academy June 19-22, 2023 for 7th-10th grade
Registration opens April 2, 2023. Cost $350. Plus bussing and seminar costs.
National 4-H Congress November 24-28, 2023 for 9th-12th grade.
Registration opens May 1, 2022. Cost ~$1,350
There are three categories of ME applications indicated by the colors green, pink and yellow, (category I, II or III respectively). Fill out the category color ME form that matches the Educational choice you have registered for in 4HOnline and return it to the Extension Office Dodge County by the due date listed for each experience trip. Send this along with the initial payment of one-half the cost of the trip made payable to the Dodge County 4-H Leaders Association. The second interview date will be April 25, 2023 for Summer Academy, National 4-H Congress and Wisconsin 4-H Key Award. Applications are due to the Extension Office by April 7, 2023.
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2023 Wisconsin 4-H Key Award
Applications Due Date: April 7, 2023
Interviews Date: April 25, 2023
The Wisconsin Key Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to 4-H members across Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to highlight what you have accomplished through 4-H.
The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who’ve demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community.
Candidates must have passed their 14th birthday on January 1 of 2023 and must have completed at least three years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership. Selection is based on an evaluation of the candidate’s total 4-H record (membership, projects, activities, leadership, personal development and county 4-H and community involvement.) Each Key Award recipient receives a certificate, a Key Award pin and notable recognition.
The application is available on the website at: https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards/
Questions Call or email Ellen Bohn, 4-H Program Assistant at 920-386-3790 or ebohn@co.dodge.wi.us.
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- February 25 Family Learning Day, Dodgeland School
For the 2023 4-H Calendar, please visit HERE
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